Live Events News
BNZ Breakers bring NBL action back to Hamilton
The Breakers will take on the Tasmania JackJumpers on Friday 18 December 2026 and the South East Melbourne Phoenix on Thursday 4 February 2027 at Claudelands Arena.
Chase & Status announce New Zealand return
Chase & Status are returning to Aotearoa/New Zealand in March 2027 with a headline show at Claudelands Oval.
Jim Beam Homegrown turns 20 with a first lineup packed with Kiwi heavyweights
Aotearoa’s biggest celebration of Kiwi music, Jim Beam Homegrown, has dropped its first lineup announcement – and it’s coming in hot, with some of the country’s biggest names set to take over Kirikiriroa Hamilton in 2027.
DIY fixes, design inspo and deal hunting at Home Show on now
Waikato Home and Garden Show 2026 opens with plenty of positivity and promise from exhibitors and show visitors.
Silver Ferns Squad Named for Net Blacks Series
Netball New Zealand has named the Silver Ferns squad for the three-match series against the Net Blacks NZ Men's team as part of the WM New Zealand Netball Series following the 2026 Constellation Cup.
Hamilton scores Silver Ferns triple showdown
Netball fans are in for a blockbuster week of international sport in Hamilton, with the Silver Ferns set to take over Claudelands Arena for three matches this November.
Country Music Star Kaylee Bell to Headline Equifest’s 4CYTE™ Festival of Speed in Hamilton
New Zealand country music superstar Kaylee Bell will headline Equifest’s Friday night show event, the 4CYTE™ Festival of Speed, delivering a live concert as part of the evening of fast-paced equestrian entertainment at Claudelands Events Centre, Hamilton.
Matariki Flavours Take Centre Stage at the Waikato Food Show
Waikato Food Show is celebrates what makes food in Aotearoa special, with a line-up of local and national chefs and foodie personalities taking to the stage at Claudelands Events Centre 11 & 12 July.
Jim Beam Homegrown Sells Out at Speed: Loyal Fans and Super Early Bird Tickets Gone in a Day
Demand for Jim Beam Homegrown 2027 at Claudelands Oval has hit another level, with both loyal fan tickets and all Super Early Bird tickets now officially sold out.
The Future Sounds Good: Jim Beam Homegrown Announces Hamilton Date 2027
Andrew Tuck, Jim Beam Homegrown CEO, has confirmed Jim Beam Homegrown will return to Claudelands Oval in Kirikiriroa Hamilton on Saturday 3 April, 2027.
Split Enz confirms special guests Hans Pucket to open New Zealand shows
Live Nation and Split Enz are thrilled to unveil the special guest openers on their eagerly awaited Forever Enz Tour kicking-off at Claudelands Arena on 2 May 2026.
Taking the stage for all New Zealand shows is kiwi band Hans Pucket.
Split Enz show announced for Hamilton
The Split Enz trajectory continues with Live Nation announcing an additional New Zealand show in Hamilton for their Forever Enz Tour this May.
New Zealand’s Only Dedicated Second-Hand Motorhome & Caravan Show Finds a New Home in Hamilton
The CampSaver Second-Hand Motorhome & Caravan Show is on the move to Claudelands Events Centre on 28 & 29 November 2026.
Jim Beam Homegrown announces emerging artists to perform at 2026 Festival
Jim Beam Homegrown is turning up the volume on the future of New Zealand music, announcing six breakthrough acts from 150 entries to perform on the Manuka Phuel Nexus Stage at this year’s festival at Claudelands Oval in Kirikiriroa, Hamilton.